Economics

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Government

Areas

Cost Analysis

Intelligence

Foreign Trade Analysis

Public Administration

Transportation Management

Urban Planning

Employers

Government departments involved in agriculture, business, finance, labor, transportation,
urban economics, and international trade including: USDA, Department of Commerce,
Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the United Nations, and the General Accounting Office

Information/Strategies

Become active in student government.

Complete an internship in a government agency.

Earn a graduate degree in economics, statistics, public administration, or related
field for promotion and advancement.

Become familiar with government hiring practices.

Develop excellent computer, analytical, and quantitative skills.

Economic Market Research

Areas

Research Analysis

Consulting

Employers

Market research firms

Consumer goods manufacturing firms

Business firms

Consulting firmss

Information/Strategies

Supplement curriculum with courses in business, political science, research design,
survey design, statistics, and computer science.

Earn a graduate degree to obtain advanced research and consulting positions.

Obtain experience in business research.

Become a student member in related professional associations.

Get involved in student or community organizations to develop leadership skills.

Banking and Finance

Areas

Credit Lending

Operations

Systems

Trusts

Securities

Sales

Research

Employers

Commercial banks

Regional banks

Savings and loan associations

National and regional brokerage firms

Discount brokerage houses

Information/Strategies

Develop a solid background in business including finance, marketing, and accounting.

Gain experience through part-time, summer, or internship positions in financial service
firms.

Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to work well with a
diverse clientele.

Become the financial officer or treasurer of a campus organization.

Get involved with an investments club.

Earn an MBA for positions in investment banking.

Insurance

Areas

Underwriting

Sales

Operations

Claims

Employers

Insurance firms

Information/Strategies

Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Earn a business minor.

Gain sales experience.

Participate in campus organizations.

Healthcare

Areas

Hospital Management

Healthcare Analysisg

Employers

Private (LLC) corporations

US Department of Health

Hospitals

Health Maintenance Organizations

Information/Strategies

Earn a master's degree in public health or hospital administration.

Gain experience in healthcare through internships.

Other Business Areas

Areas

Management

Buying and Purchasing

Human Resources

Hospitality

Sales

Employers

Department, grocery, drug, specialty, and variety store chains

Hotels, resorts, and tourism councils

Restaurants

Large corporations

Information/Strategies

Gain related business experience through internships or jobs.

Demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility.

Secure leadership positions in campus organizations.

Earn a business minor.

Obtain sales experience.

Teaching

Employers

Colleges and universities

Secondary public and private schools

Information/Strategies

Earn a Ph.D to teach in post-secondary institutions.

Gain research experience by assisting a professor.

Obtain certification for public school positions.

Get experience working with young people.

Develop strong public speaking skills.

General Information and Strategies

Choose a career focus and structure curricular and extra-curricular activities to
achieve goals.

Obtain volunteer, part-time, summer, or internship experience to enhance career path.
For example, complete a finance-related internship if interested in a career in banking.

Develop an excellent background in research, statistics, and computers.

Earn a graduate degree in economics, business, or other related fields for increased
marketability.

Do informational interviewing with professionals to learn more about fields of interest.